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Oleksandr Usyk Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Daniel Dubois Is Better Than Anthony Joshua

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Oleksandr Usyk is better placed than anyone to judge the skills of both Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua.

The Ukrainian has beaten every man he has faced in the professional ring. A former undisputed cruiserweight turned undisputed heavyweight champion, Usyk beat Joshua in back to back fights in 2021 and 2022.

He then beat Dubois via KO in August of 2023, his first title defence in the division, after being down for several minutes from a shot that was ruled to be low.

The Ukrainian has beaten every man he has faced in the professional ring. A former undisputed cruiserweight turned undisputed heavyweight champion, Usyk beat Joshua in back to back fights in 2021 and 2022.

The Ukrainian has beaten every man he has faced in the professional ring. A former undisputed cruiserweight turned undisputed heavyweight champion, Usyk beat Joshua in back to back fights in 2021 and 2022.

Oleksandr Usyk Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Daniel Dubois Is Better Than Anthony Joshua

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Joshua has since fought Dubois for the IBF title and ended up coming unstuck and knocked out inside five rounds after putting in what many thought was a below par performance.

Speaking to TNT Sports before he faced Dubois, Usyk was asked outright who is the better boxer of the two Brits.

“Anthony Joshua is Olympic champion, two-time world champion. Daniel is a young boy, yeah? But Anthony is the best boxer.”

He elaborated on his point in a seperate interview.

“You cannot compare the two guys. These are completely different types of athletes. The only thing that is in common is that they both are boxers.”

Neither Joshua nor Dubois has fought since their clash. A rematch was on the cards but fell by the way side due to ‘niggling injuries on ‘AJ’s part. Dubois was instead scheduled to take on Joseph Parker in February but fell ill so withdrew.

Dubois has since been targeting an undisputed rematch with Usyk, but the Ukrainian has now been ordered to fight WBO mandatory Parker instead.

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“Offered the Fight 10 or 20 Times”: Allegations Fly as Floyd Mayweather Hits Back at Jake Paul’s Alleged Lies

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In the world of boxing, there are only two guaranteed paths to early fame—either you’re a skilled fighter with a solid amateur prodigy, or you come from a lineage of champions.

Yet, Jake Paul managed to carve out a third route. Fame? Undeniable. Respect as a boxer? That’s still debatable. It’s only been five years since he turned professional, yet he already has elite boxers talking about him. Last year, he shocked the world by defeating Mike Tyson in a highly controversial fight, and recently, he was close to securing a fight with Canelo Alvarez, too.

But one fight has been in discussion since early in his career. Back in 2021, a year after his pro debut, Jake’s older brother, Logan Paul, had an exhibition bout against Floyd Mayweather at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. Before that fight even took place, Jake found himself face-to-face with the undefeated legend in a heated confrontation. What started as an exchange of words turned into chaos when Jake Paul stole Mayweather’s white hat, sparking an angry reaction that led to security stepping in. Since then, fans have speculated about them fighting. Now, four years later, Mayweather has finally revealed that there were talks of a fight with the younger Paul brother, too. So, what really happened?

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Yesterday, while promoting his One Of One premium natural supplements, Floyd Mayweather sat down for an exclusive interview with US Weekly. The conversation quickly shifted from business to boxing, specifically his long-rumored fight with Jake Paul. Mayweather didn’t hold back when responding to Jake Paul’s claims that he was avoiding the fight. “We offered Jake Paul the fight probably 10 or 20 times, and he turned us down. So that’s bulls—,” Mayweather said, shutting down the idea that he was the one backing out. Two weeks ago, Money Mayweather appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. When asked how a fight with Jake Paul would play out, he only needed four words: “At 48, too easy.” He made it clear—he still wants the fight, and in his eyes, Paul is the one running from it. However, Jake Paul had a different story.

Shortly after the Fallon interview aired, Logan Paul uploaded a vlog, where the Paul brothers reacted to Mayweather’s comments. When the clip of Mayweather calling the fight “too easy” played, Jake fired back: “He wouldn’t sign though.” According to the 28-year-old, the 50-0 boxer wasn’t as eager as he claimed. “He said I have to weigh 160. It’s not even physically possible,” Jake Paul stated in the vlog.

For context, Jake Paul fights as a heavyweight and weighed 227¼ lbs in his last fight against Mike Tyson. Mayweather, on the other hand, fought professionally around welterweight and super welterweight towards the end of his career, with his highest being around 150 lbs against Miguel Cotto. That’s a massive 70+ lb difference—something no athletic commission would ever sanction. But does that mean a fight is out of the question now? Definitely not. “Well… we could do an exhibition. That’s easy work, super easy,” the 48-year-old suggested in the exclusive. He even took an example of how Jake Paul chose to fight Mike Tyson instead. “Mike Tyson was a 60-year-old man. He’s an old man. Mike Tyson is enjoying his life. It is what it is,” he added in an obvious dog at the Problem Child.

But even with that option on the table, both fighters are still pointing fingers. However, one thing is certain. Paul isn’t happy with Floyd Mayweather’s current bashing of him.

The rivalry between Paul and Mayweather is well-established. It recently reached a new high after Floyd Mayweather’s comments on the Jimmy Fallon show. After the show aired, Jake Paul made a bold claim. He said he would knock out the five-division world champion in just two rounds. Yes, you read that right. “You bum. Deji gave you a black eye in an event that had 4,000 people in it. Deji hahahah. I would knock you out in 2 rounds and you can’t sniff Mike Tyson’s toe,” the 11-1 boxer wrote, resharing a clip from Money Mayweather’s interview with Fallon.

Jake Paul is no stranger to trash talk, and fans love watching him back up his words—or get humbled trying. But the real question remains: How would he handle punches from elite-level fighters like Floyd Mayweather?

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‘By far’ – Floyd Mayweather overlooks Conor McGregor as he names easiest fight of career

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Floyd Mayweather had a tendency to make fights look effortless during his peak, but one was easier than the rest.

Only a handful of fighters were able to ask questions of Mayweather during his unblemished 50-0 career.

There was a nip-and-tuck affair with Oscar De La Hoya in 2007 and of course, Mayweather’s first fight with Jose Luis Castillo in 2002, which many experts felt he lost.

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Marcos Maidana also pushed Mayweather all the way in their inaugural encounter in 2014, while Shane Mosley had ‘TBE’ in the most trouble when he rocked him with a series of clubbing rights during the second round of their all-action 2010 clash.

But when it comes to his easiest fight, the list is much harder to narrow down.

Several of the journeyman he laid waste to in the early portion of his career could easily qualify, while he won almost every second of his final bow with dual-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor.

But the most straightforward victory of his career, according to the man himself, was his points win over a young Canelo Alvarez.

“It didn’t matter if Canelo ate his PED steak or not this night, this was by far the easiest fight of my career!” Mayweather wrote on Instagram in 2018.

“Connor McQuitter was a way better fighter than Canelo’s cheating a** and I beat the brakes off him too!

“It takes me 36 mins or less to make $300million plus. It literally takes me one night and one fight to make what you might make in five years and 11 fights!

“So really, who’s still winning? You do the math!”

Mayweather made the remarks after Canelo called him out for a rematch following the news that he was considering reversing his retirement.

Mayweather beat Canelo via majority decision in 2013

Mayweather’s ‘PED steak’ claim is in reference to Canelo testing positive clenbuterol in 2018, with the latter citing contaminated meat in his homeland as the reason for it.

Canelo was subsequently suspended for six months from February 2018 before making a return in September of that year for his delayed rematch with Gennady Golovkin.

Mayweather and Canelo squared off in 2013 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in a super welterweight title unification bout.

Canelo was 23 years old at the time and the WBC and Ring Magazine champion at 154lbs while Mayweather was entering the twilight of his career at 36 and held the WBA strap.

Mayweather negotiated the fight at 152lbs – 2lbs lighter than the Mexican had been comfortable at – and proceeded to dominate him for 12 rounds.

However, the scorecards didn’t reflect Mayweather’s shutout display.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Floyd Mayweather Sr., Rafael Garcia, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and DeJuan Blake pose in the ring following their WBC/WBA welterweight title fight against Andre Berto at MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather won by unanimous decision. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

A 117-111 scorecard submitted by Craig Metcalfe was the most accurate.

The 116-112 in his favour from Dave Moretti didn’t quite tell the full story of the fight while CJ Ross’ 114-114 draw is one of the most controversial scorecards in the history of the sport.

So controversial, in fact, that the embattled judge chose to step away from the sport after receiving heavy criticism from fans, the press and Mayweather.

“I thought it was a joke, I was kind of shocked but I am not the judge,” he said.

“My job is to go out there, fight and leave the fight in the judges’ hands.”

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Anthony Joshua: One Last Shot Or Walk Away?

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Anthony Joshua finds himself at a pivotal moment in his career.

Once the dominant force in the heavyweight division, the former two-time world champion is now facing the possibility of another career-defining loss. If he is defeated in his next fight, the calls for his retirement will grow even louder. Many fans and pundits argue that he should bow out gracefully before his legacy takes any further damage. But is it really time for Joshua to hang up his gloves?

Lessons from the Past: The Risk of Becoming Another Chisora There is a growing concern among boxing fans that Joshua could follow the path of fighters like Dereck Chisora, who have continued to battle long past their prime. Chisora, once a top-tier contender, has become known for taking punishment rather than dishing it out. His slowed speech and declining reflexes serve as a cautionary tale. Fans who once cheered for AJ now fear that he, too, could become a shadow of himself, fighting just for the sake of paydays rather than meaningful victories.

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Joshua’s style relies on athleticism and explosiveness, and if those attributes start to fade, he could struggle to remain competitive at the elite level. Taking unnecessary damage in the ring could have lasting consequences, both physically and mentally. If Joshua is unable to defeat top-tier opponents convincingly, should he risk further damage just to prolong his career?

Promoter Eddie Hearn remains hopeful that Tyson Fury will be lured back into the ring for a pair of ‘Battle of Britain’ clashes with Joshua. However, Fury’s recent stance on retirement and his focus on fighting Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed title suggest that a match with Joshua is unlikely in the near future. The unpredictability of Fury means that anything is possible, but waiting for a fight that may never happen could be detrimental to Joshua’s career. Even if the fight were to materialize, Joshua’s current form raises questions about his chances. Would he be competitive against a skilled and elusive fighter like Fury? Or would this be another brutal defeat that tarnishes his once-feared reputation?

If Joshua loses his next fight, retirement is one of the two most realistic options. The other is a complete reinvention of his approach to boxing. At 34 years old, he could attempt a late-career resurgence by changing trainers, adopting a new fighting style, or taking on lower-tier opponents to rebuild his confidence. Fighters like Wladimir Klitschko and George Foreman have managed to reinvent themselves and achieve success in the latter stages of their careers. However, Joshua has already switched trainers multiple times, and each transition has led to mixed results. If his latest coaching setup doesn’t bring the results he hopes for, another rebuild might seem futile. Additionally, the heavyweight division is as competitive as ever, with rising stars like Jared Anderson and established champions like Usyk and Fury standing in his way. Joshua must weigh his options carefully. A legacy built on Olympic glory, world championships, and sold-out arenas is at stake. If he can no longer perform at the highest level, stepping away with dignity might be the best decision. But if he believes he still has something left in the tank, then he must prove it in the ring-before it’s too late.

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Canelo Alvarez Turns On Interviewer With Heavy Punches In Rare Interview

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It was not business as usual when the Mexican boxing icon Canelo Alvarez recently participated in a peculiar interview.

The boxer took part in a playful challenge in bid to promote his upcoming bout with William Scull. During the promotional press conference, the interviewer line-listed all the legendary as well as present fighters subjecting Canelo to respond with a punch whenever he heard a name of whoever was stronger than him inside the ropes.

Álvarez has had a remarkable career progression. He turned professional at 15, shortly after his championship at the Junior Nationals, since his trainers at the time, father-and-son team Chepo and Eddy Reynoso, were unable to secure suitable junior rivals for him. In his first 19 months as a professional, he knocked out eleven of his 13 documented opponents, all of whom were considerably older.

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The interviewer line-listed a good number of Alvarez’s past challengers, such as Caleb Plant, Edgar Berlanga, and Gennady Golovkin. Others include Bernard Hopkins and Julio Cesar Chavez. The rules were simple: Punch the interviewer if Alvarez heard a better boxer than himself.

The interview took an unexpected turn when Canelo admitted two of his past rivals who got the best of him in their respective bouts. It was until Dmitry Bivol’s name featured is when Canelo struck. He responded by landing a punch on the reporter’s shoulder.

“That night he was better than me,” Canelo self-confessed, in reference to his 2022 defeat to Bivolin their light heavyweight contest.

The interviewer further continued, mentioning Floyd Mayweather, eliciting another punch from the boxer.

“At that moment he was better than me,” Alvarez admitted, referring to his 2013 loss to Mayweather. The defeat remains as the only clear one in his career aside from the Bivol match.

The light-hearted build-up was wrapped with the mention of Muhammad Ali, a boxing legend whom Canelo further reacted to with another punch, concluding the fun exchange

Elsewhere, Mexican boxer continues to prepare for his next fight scheduled for May 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, against Cuban William Scull. In 2021, Álvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs) became the first and only boxer in history to become the undisputed super middleweight champion, holding this distinction until July 2024.

The Mexican fighter who has held multiple world championships in four weight classes will try to defeat Scull and become the unified supermiddleweight champion again. However, according to his manager the opponent will not be easy. Eddy Reynoso, has already shared with his pupil about the risks of facing the Caribbean boxer.

The trainer recalled that Scull is an unbeaten fighter with a record of 23 wins in 23 fights and nine knockouts. Further, he is a fighter hungry for victory, who will embark on the ropes with nothing to lose, but a lot to gain.

“This is the fight of my life,” Scull said of the fight against Canelo. “I know I’m not known in the world, but I have a title won in the ring and I knew Canelo was going to come for my belt, my turn came,” said Scull in a press interview.

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WBO Orders Oleksandr Usyk to Fight Joseph Parker, But There’s A Catch

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The WBO has officially ordered heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to defend his title against interim champion Joseph Parker, but nothing is set in stone.

While the WBO has set a 30-day negotiation period for the fight to be arranged, the final decision rests with Usyk, and he may opt to vacate the belt in favor of a more lucrative bout against IBF champion Daniel Dubois. “Please be advised that the WBO World Championship Committee is ordering the commencement of negotiations between the fighters to fulfill the WBO mandatory championship obligation in the Heavyweight Division,” the WBO statement says.

“As a result, the WBO Interim Championship shall be terminated in compliance with our policy of having only one world champion per weight class. “The parties have 30 days to reach an agreement. Failure to do so will result in this Committee ordering purse bid proceedings in accordance with WBO Regulations of World Championship Contests.”

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Parker, who lost the WBO title to Anthony Joshua in 2018, has worked his way back into contention with six consecutive victories, including wins over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, and Martin Bakole.

The 33-year-old New Zealander has revamped his style since his knockout loss to Joe Joyce in 2023 and now stands as Usyk’s mandatory challenger. Usyk, however, could have bigger financial incentives elsewhere. The Ukrainian, fresh off consecutive victories over Tyson Fury, could stand to make significantly more by facing Dubois, whom he previously defeated in 2023.

A rematch would not only be a more marketable fight but could also allow Usyk to compete for the undisputed heavyweight crown. Fan interest is also a factor, and considering Parker’s style has been labeled as less entertaining compared to other top heavyweights, a Usyk-Parker fight would likely struggle to generate significant pay-per-view sales. If Usyk, 38, follows the money, Parker may be left without his long-awaited title shot while the heavyweight division continues to shift around its biggest names.

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Anthony Joshua given hope after new Oleksandr Usyk fight ruling

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Anthony Joshua could be handed a shot at Daniel Dubois’ world title after Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker were ordered to begin negotiations for a mandatory heavyweight clash.

The WBO has revealed that the two teams have 30 days to reach terms following Parker’s win over Martin Bakole last month. In a publicly released notice, the WBO said: “Please be advised that the WBO World Championship Committee is hereby ordering the commencement of negotiations between the subject matters fighters to discharge the WBO mandatory championship obligation in the Heavyweight Division.

“By virtue of this order, the WBO Interim Championship shall be terminated expeditiously in compliance with our institutional policy of only one world champion per weight class. The parties have 30 days to reach terms. Failure to do so will result in this Committee ordering purse bid proceedings in accordance with WBO Regulations of World Championship Contests.”

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Usyk’s last fight came back in December when he defeated long-time rival Tyson Fury via unanimous decision in Riyadh. As for Parker – the WBO interim title-holder – the Kiwi star now seemingly looks set to challenge for the Ukrainian’s title next as he looks to become a world champion once again.

Usyk recently set out his retirement plan and revealed he wants two more fights before calling it a day. In an interview with Sky Sports, Usyk – an undisputed champion at both heavyweight and cruiserweight – said: “I will fight who will win, Joseph Parker, Daniel Dubois, no problem. I think two years, one and a half [left in boxing]. I feel great myself. I feel I have two fights to prepare [for], not more. Just two.”

However, those plans were potentially scuppered after Dubois pulled out of his clash with Parker due to illness. Despite the Brit pulling out, Usyk is still targeting a rematch with ‘Triple D.’ That said, Dubois may have to wait a little while longer but news will come as a boost to Joshua as it could set him up with a rematch with Dubois. ‘AJ’ hasn’t fought since he was knocked out by ‘Triple D’ back in September at Wembley Stadium. The two stars were due to face off right away earlier this year, but Joshua wasn’t deemed fit enough to compete.

Joshua has been tipped to fight Fury this year, despite the latter’s retirement announcement. However, ‘AJ’ was handed a real blow after boxing trainer Andy Lee, who is also Fury’s cousin, revealed the former world champion has no interest in returning. Asked if he is in touch with the ‘Gypsy King’, Lee told iFL TV: “[It’s] just the odd message here and there and he seems very happy. [He said], ‘Andy I’m not f****d.’ That’s what he said. ‘I couldn’t be f****d with it.’ He’s very happy. As bad as it sounds, it depends what the figure is for Tyson. It has to motivate him to come out of retirement. He seems very happy.”

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‘Firing on all cylinders’ Anthony Joshua could take Daniel Dubois rematch but….

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Eddie Hearn has said “there’s quite a few things happening” regarding the return of Anthony Joshua.

The former heavyweight champion, who suffered a devastating defeat in September to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, was hopeful of a quick turnaround into a rematch with IBF champion Dubois, but suffered an injury – believed to be to his arm – and could not start training camp again quickly enough to make a projected February 22 date for the return.

“Daniel Dubois, I think, will fight AJ this summer, if we want. And AJ wants to fight [Tyson] Fury,” said Hearn.

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“We know right now [since Fury retired] that’s not an option. But I just want to throw a few other names into the mix and say, because we’re in March and he’ll probably fight in July, or something like that. So I just want to get the flavor. The flavor in Saudi [where Joshua was in attendance for Joseph Parker-Martin Bakole as part of the DAZN broadcast team] was, ‘I want Fury. If I can’t get Fury, I’d like Dubois.’”

Hearn then said: “And I think everyone’s dangerous. So why not fight for the world heavyweight title?

“’You could fight [Agit] Kabayel, you could fight [Zhilei] Zhang, you could fight Bakole, you could fight Parker.’ Parker’s as dangerous as Dubois, in my opinion. And he’s got no world heavyweight title. So we’ll have a conversation, and we’re going to start making some decisions.”

Asked about the February 22 date, Hearn said Joshua would not have been able to have had a long enough camp.

“And then you don’t do anything for a month, and then it [the injury] is playing up. That’s why, despite people thinking that he ducked February 22nd, there’s absolutely no way he could ever be anywhere near ready for February 22nd,” said Hearn.

Asked about Joshua’s fitness now, Hearn said his client “was firing on all cylinders”.

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Oleksandr Usyk Admits Number One Heavyweight In Line For A Fight With Him Is ‘Very Dangerous’

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Oleksandr Usyk may be the best heavyweight on the planet and one of the pound-for-pound greats of his generation, but he is still willing to admit the danger posed by the division’s top contenders.

Usyk has not been beaten in the professional ranks. After winning a Gold medal in the London 2012 Olympics, he turned over and soon began racking up the wins. By 2018 he was the undisputed cruiserweight champion, but didn’t stop there.

He moved up to heavyweight and cleaned out that division by twice beating Anthony Joshua to unify and defend the titles, then he beat Tyson Fury in May 2024 to become undisputed and also won the rematch back in December.

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Usyk will soon have mandatories coming his way should he decide to fight on, including the likes of WBC Interim Champion Agit Kabayel, who is coming off the back of a big KO victory over Zhilei Zhang on February 22.

After that fight, Usyk spoke to talkSPORT Boxing about Kabayel and acknowledged he posed a big threat.

“Listen, I yesterday I said Kabayel, he is very dangerous to the body. This morning at maybe 10, 11, I told Zhilei ‘hey please, be careful to the body.’”

The special southpaw has revealed that he is now motivated by becoming a two-time undisputed champion which could lead to a fight with IBF ruler Daniel Dubois, who he has already beaten.

Despite ultimately winning the fight via KO, he was put down with a body shot from Dubois, and that is an area that people have often claimed he is vulnerable which is why Kabayel could also pose a problem were the two to fight.

Should Usyk and Dubois face off a second time, Kabayel will be expected to continue his excellent run of form – stoppages over Arslanbek Makhmudov, Frank Sanchez and Zhang – by facing another top ranked heavyweight, with both Joseph Parker and Anthony Joshua in the running.

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Deontay Wilder Offered New Heavyweight Title Shot For Shock Comeback Fight

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Deontay Wilder could fight for a title in his return to boxing.

Wilder was once the feared WBC heavyweight champion, going unbeaten in his first 43 contests, making 10 defences of the belt and knocking out the likes of Luis Ortiz, Bermane Stiverne, Chris Arreola, Eric Molina and Dominic Breazeale.

His title reign was brought to an end in 2020 when he was stopped by Tyson Fury, and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ has found it extremely difficult inside the ring since then.

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Wilder lost a further fight to Fury in October 2021, and while he knocked out Robert Helenius a year after that, he has since suffered defeats to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang in his last two outings.

The loss to Zhang came via devastating fifth round knockout, with many fans wondering if they may see the American back in the ring again.

Wilder has now been offered a title shot upon his return though, after WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman indicated to Sky Sports that he could take on WBC interim heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel, due to the WBC not wanting to force a mandatory on Oleksandr Usyk.

“The winner of Zhang-Kabayel is of the highest level. But also we are supporting [undisputed] again because how can you see Usyk lose a belt? That was horrible. Now they might fight again for undisputed with [Daniel] Dubois. We will see. We’re not going to push anything.

“We will [support an undisputed heavyweight title fight] and we will assess what is happening, what is the best scenario.

“[Kabayel] has the WBC interim championship that [he] can defend. There’s other big fights like Joshua, Wilder or eventually even Fury. So many other possible great fights.”

Kabayel has an undefeated record of 26-0 with 18 knockouts, and has claimed wins over Zhang, Frank Sanchez and Arslanbek Makhmudov in his last three contests to become a serious threat in the heavyweight division.

It still remains to be seen if Wilder will indeed return, and his long-time rival Fury has shared his stance on if his former foe should return.

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